With Tuesday's 3-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in their Reserve League finale, Chivas USA will look to use the positive result as a springboard heading into their last two matches of the campaign.

The Goats will have their second consecutive bye week from league action and return to the pitch in a mid-week showdown at Real Salt Lake on Oct. 23. Three days later, the Rojiblancos will close out their season when they host the Portland Timbers.

For Matthew Fondy, his two-goal performance will continue to build his confidence as the club's newest striker. Fondy, who was signed on Aug. 30, grew up in Northern California and was able to collect his first professional brace in front of family and friends at the Nutrilite training facility.

"It was amazing," said Fondy. "I love playing near my home town. Having them there supporting me there's nothing better."

A product of UC Santa Cruz, Fondy played for USL-PRO side the LA Blues the last two seasons and was invited to San Jose's camp toward the end of the 2012 season. The 24-year-old participated in Reserve matches and friendlies for the Quakes but was not signed. Chivas discovered Fondy while playing for the Blues just a short drive away from the StubHub Center and the striker has made five appearances since joining the Rebaño.

Fondy has also tallied three goals in Reserve League play and recently made his first career start alongside Erick Torres, which the striker is excited about to display the continuity he and "Cubo" have developed up top. Moreover, Fondy and the Red-and-White are looking to close out the campaign in strong fashion and come away with a pair of wins against their Western Conference foes.

"I think a lot of teams probably underestimate us," Fondy added. "I think on our good days we can play with any team in the league. Teams might take us lightly and I think that would be a mistake, but we're definitely going to go out there and look to spoil their season. So we're excited."